Renault Espace Driver's Handbook Manual page 284

OPERATING FAULTS
The starter is activated
The instrument panel indicator lights
are weak or fail to light up and the
starter does not turn.
The engine will not start.
The engine cannot be switched off.
The steering column remains locked.
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(2/6)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Battery terminals not tight, bat-
tery terminals disconnected or
oxidised.
Discharged battery or not opera-
tional.
Faulty circuit.
Starting conditions are not ful-
filled.
The RENAULT "hands-free" card
does not work.
Card not detected.
Electronic fault.
Steering wheel locked.
Faulty circuit.
WHAT TO DO
Retighten or reconnect the terminals, or clean them
if they are oxidised.
Connect another battery to the faulty battery. Refer
to the paragraph "Battery: troubleshooting" in sec-
tion 5 or replace the battery if necessary.
Do not push the vehicle if the steering column is
locked.
Consult an approved dealer.
Please refer to the information on "Starting, stopping
the engine" in Section 2.
Please refer to the information on "Starting, stopping
the engine" in Section 2.
Press and hold the start button.
Press the start button quickly five times.
Move the steering wheel while pressing the engine
start button (please refer to Section 2 "Starting, stop-
ping the engine").
Consult an approved dealer.